All Department stores articles – Page 140
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NewsVery and John Lewis take centre stage in ITV's Christmas Shopping Wars tonight
Retail will take centre stage on prime time ITV tonight as companies including Very and John Lewis discuss their plans for the festive period in ‘Christmas Shopping Wars’.
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AnalysisInfographic: John Lewis reveals shoppers' tablet, mobile and desktop habits
John Lewis has illustrated the average Briton’s shopping day as consumers change their shopping habits in a multichannel world. Its findings reveal shoppers are increasingly browsing in the early morning as many use their smartphone as an alarm clock.
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NewsJohn Lewis unveils in-depth insight into its customers' shopping habits
John Lewis has delved into a year’s worth of sales data and consumer insight to reveal its first-ever detailed report on its customers shopping habits, and found the TV hit The Great British Bake Off led to soaring sales of kitchenware.
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AnalysisInfographic: John Lewis' top tips for Christmas gifts
John Lewis predicts festive hampers, posh boxer shorts and coffee makers will be big hits this Christmas.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on John Lewis, Aldi and Scottish retail sales
Retail news round-up October 31, 2013: John Lewis reveals customer shopping habits, Aldi to launch festive campaign and Scottish retail sales volumes up by 1.1% in third quarter.
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AnalysisInfographic: The typical John Lewis shopper
Department store group John Lewis has created an image of its typical shopper which shows it is attracting younger customers and is increasingly the go-to shop for men.
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GalleryIn pictures: Retailers' Halloween tricks and treats
Retailers are hoping Halloween is more treat than trick this year as they aim to capture a slice of spooky sales.
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OpinionComment: Product exclusivity breeds success in the world of retail
While M&S’s reluctance to launch a full online food shopping offer perplexes some, the success of its bricks-and-mortar food stores provides a masterclass in how shops can thrive even as ecommerce grows.
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GalleryIn pictures: House of Fraser opens first full-line overseas shop in Abu Dhabi
Department store group House of Fraser has opened its first international store in Abu Dhabi.
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AnalysisM&S interims preview: A tale of two businesses
When Marks & Spencer posts first-half results next Tuesday the likelihood is that they will once again tell a now familiar tale of two businesses.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Next - Weathering the retail storm
Monday’s storm reminded us how extreme “the weather” can get, but today’s Next update reminds us how short people’s memories are about the weather.
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NewsDepartment store Liberty posts rise in sales and profits
Sales and profits rose at London department store Liberty last year helped by its Westfield Stratford pop-up store, its first new store outside of its iconic store on Great Marlborough Street.
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NewsMobile sales "explosion" helps bring Shop Direct into the black
A mobile sales “explosion” helped etail group Shop Direct achieve its first pre-tax profit in a decade as it plans to invest £100m to propel growth.
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NewsNext raises full-year profit guidance after third-quarter sales increase
Next has raised its full-year revenue and profit guidance after sales increased 4.3% in its third quarter to October 26.
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NewsHouse of Fraser pilots click and collect floor in Edinburgh store
House of Fraser has brought its click-and-collect only store concept into one of its full line department stores.
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NewsBHS attracts the attention of billionaire Christo Wiese
South African billionaire Christo Wiese is considering a bid for BHS as he looks to enter the UK with the help of former Asda boss Andy Bond.
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GalleryStore gallery: Retailers carve out Halloween windows to win spooky sales
Halloween is this week and retailers have been rolling out pumpkins and witches’ hats to conjure up business.
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GalleryIn pictures: Selfridges unwraps Christmas window displays
Department store Selfridges has unveiled its festive window displays at its flagship store in Oxford Street.
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GalleryIn pictures: John Lewis unveils animal themed Christmas windows
John Lewis this morning unveiled animal themed Christmas “winter wonderland” windows at two of its London stores.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis reports strongest week of second half
John Lewis enjoyed its strongest week of the second half, which began on July 28, last week as sales rose 8.4% on last year.